HB29 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tracy EstesRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Health, food service establishments, inspection report score be posted in a conspicuous place on its drive-through menu signs

Summary

HB29 would require drive-through food service establishments to post any inspection score below 85 on drive-through signs and update the posted score when new scores are issued.

What This Bill Does

If a drive-through establishment earns an inspection score below 85, it must display that score in a clearly visible place on drive-through menu signs. It must promptly update the displayed score with any new inspection results, unless the new score is 85 or higher. The Alabama Department of Public Health would create rules to implement these requirements, and the bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Drive-through food service establishments: must post and update inspection scores below 85 on drive-through signs.
• Consumers using drive-throughs: may see posted inspection scores, increasing transparency about food safety.

Key Provisions

• Post any food establishment inspection score below 85 on conspicuous drive-through menu signs.
• Promptly update the posted score on each drive-through sign when new inspection scores are issued, unless the new score is 85 or higher.
• Scores of 85 or higher do not require posting.
• The Alabama Department of Public Health will adopt rules to implement these requirements.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the bill's passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health